Objective: Provide two useful ways to search for Star Alliance award flight availability, and highlight the idiosyncrasies associated with certain partner airlines. Learning Outcomes: Know which airline search tools work best for searching Star Alliance partner airline award space Know which airlines/cabin class will be difficult or impossible to book using points Understand the term
Objective: Provide two useful ways to search for oneworld reward flight availability, and highlight idiosyncrasies associated with certain partner airlines. Learning Outcomes: Know which airline search tools are best for finding oneworld partner airline award space Know which airlines/cabin classes will be hard to find with points Understand the limitations of the American Airlines search
Objective: Learn how to book reward travel from the west coast of North America to Hawaii using the most cost effective rewards programs. Learning Outcomes: Learn why reward travel to ‘sun’ destinations is often poor value. Learn which programs to use for travel to Hawaii from the west coast, and why choosing the right program
Objective Learn the basics of travel hacking, including how to choose a rewards program, how to earn points faster, and how to leverage credit card offers and program promotions to travel for a fraction of the retail cost. Learning Outcomes Understand the three different types of travel reward points, or ‘currencies’ Learn what to consider
Objective: Understand the importance of credit score monitoring and learn how to access a free copy of your report from the two main reporting agencies in Canada. Learning Outcomes: Understand the importance of credit report monitoring when applying for new credit card products Know where to access a free copy of your Transunion credit report
Objective: Teach how to apply for a small business American Express card in Canada using personal information to take advantage of some of the best sign-up bonuses in the industry. Learning Outcomes: Learn where to find the best sign-up bonus for the small business American Express cards Understand how you may be eligible for a
Introduction: It had been a couple of months since my 11-day trip around the world and I was starting to get the itch for a weekend trip. I was browsing Aeroplan one morning when I stumbled across a direct flight from Hong Kong to Vancouver on Air Canada in business class. While I’ve reviewed some
Introduction: I knew I wouldn’t be staying two nights in Hong Kong when I booked my last minute trip over the Easter long weekend for a few reasons: Hong Kong hotel prices are expensive (like, really expensive) Points redemptions aren’t very aspirational I felt there was more bang for my buck (or points) just across
Update 2019-02-26: Please note that the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express Card Canada is no longer available. It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. Get the details here! I love to fly. So much so, that sometimes I travel just to fly. While I still consider the destination (I do
Update 2019-02-26: Please note that the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express Card Canada is no longer available. It has been replaced by the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. Get the details here! Introduction: I decided last minute to take a trip to Hong Kong over Easter weekend after finding some award availability on The
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